Dr. James Forrest Toelle started work for the Columbus Consolidated Government in December 2014. Dr. Toelle was the chief information officer for the Muscogee County School District. Dr. Toelle received his Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University and holds a Master's in Education-Mathematics from Columbus State University, a Specialist's in Education-Leadership from CSU and a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Argosy University in Sarasota, Florida.